Endorsed by Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers responsible for sport, physical activity and recreation on August 9, 20251.
The Canadian Sport Policy 2025-2035 was developed by the Sport Physical Activity Recreation Council, the Canadian Sport Policy Renewal Work Group and Canadian Sport Policy Writing Team on behalf of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers responsible for sport, physical activity and recreation. To stay relevant and aligned, the Canadian Sport Policy (CSP) may be updated, as required, throughout the life of the Policy.
The Federal, Provincial and Territorial governments respect the strength of Indigenous Peoples to reclaim their health and well-being through sport. They also recognize that Indigenous Peoples have historically and continue to make positive contributions to sport and continue to shape the Canadian sport system throughout Canada.
This Policy represents a concerted effort by Federal, Provincial and Territorial governments to collaborate with all partners within the sport community, including Indigenous partners. By doing so, this Policy aims to support reconciliation efforts and helps to ensure Canada’s sport systems and institutions are safe, inclusive, accessible, and equitable for everyone. We are grateful to Monique Manatch, Knowledge Keeper, with the Algonquins of Barrier Lake who opened and closed the CSP consultation process.
A special thank you to the Sport Information Resource Centre for its meaningful management of the national consultation and engagement process and for the development of the What We Heard Report: Findings of government consultations and a pan-Canadian survey to inform the Canadian Sport Policy 2025-2035.
Appreciation is also expressed to all who shared their insights and perspectives in the consultation and engagement process; and to the individuals, organizations, and communities involved in the development of sport in Canada for their passion, dedication, and expertise.
1 Although it shares many objectives and is willing to exchange information and best practices with other governments, the Quebec government does not participate in federal, provincial or territorial sport development initiatives, including those related to safe sport, physical activity and healthy living. Quebec relies on its own programs, action plans, objectives and targets in these areas, all of which fall under its jurisdiction, and therefore intends to remain solely responsible for determining the awareness and prevention measures and tools that will be disseminated and used throughout Quebec.